Drew Bledsoe update

[Crown Royal]

Originally Posted by Nors

Yes that would be a shock.

My bad - led NFL in interceptions. You knew that

LOL

Anyhow - Bledsoe is an upgrade, but I don't think a great one. He threw a whole 4 less ints than Vinny. Not a great improvement as far as I am concerned.

Vinny also excelled under Parcells - but that was in the past, as was Bledsoe's success. I think that in many ways, Bledsoe is better. But his footwork will be a liability. I am afraid that he will be an easier target as far as sacks go, and will (as if it is possible) actually hold on to the ball longer.

He saving grace will be his ability to read defense. If he can (and only Carter couldn't) read defense any better than Testaverde, he will be ok. But my favorite quote about Bledsoe always remains:

He's just good enough to break your heart.

[MichaelWinicki]

Originally Posted by Crown Royal

Testaverde has one ability that Bledsoe doesn't - footwork. Vinny could at least sidestep the rush, knew where to go in the pocket, etc. Bledsoe is unable to do this - he doesn't have the footwork.

That worries me

It had better worry you.

[MichaelWinicki]

Originally Posted by Nors

Testaverde led NFL in Interceptions last year that concerns me
Testaverde has career record for most Interceptions that concerned me
Bledsoe excelled in Parcells system.

Bledsoe has won two AFC championship games, VT nada.

Bring on 2005!

Nors... you drank the koolaid last year to and had your head handed to you... I hope you learn by next year.

[Nors]

Originally Posted by Crown Royal

LOL

Anyhow - Bledsoe is an upgrade, but I don't think a great one. He threw a whole 4 less ints than Vinny. Not a great improvement as far as I am concerned.

Vinny also excelled under Parcells - but that was in the past, as was Bledsoe's success. I think that in many ways, Bledsoe is better. But his footwork will be a liability. I am afraid that he will be an easier target as far as sacks go, and will (as if it is possible) actually hold on to the ball longer.

He saving grace will be his ability to read defense. If he can (and only Carter couldn't) read defense any better than Testaverde, he will be ok. But my favorite quote about Bledsoe always remains:

He's just good enough to break your heart.

By your sig - you a Texan? Ever seen Bledsoe play a game in Person? You break out a cliche on Broken heart bs. What basis? I've seen him play live 94 on. You can call him a scrub, you can say he sucks (you are wrong) But don't ever question his heart - he's as tough a QB as there is. Played with a pin sticking out of finger in December in NeW eNGLAND WINTER and beat Bills, Fins back to back in 98. Other than a hit where he almost died on the table to internal hemoraging, he misses nothing GAME WISE IN CAREER....

[Nors]

Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

Nors... you drank the koolaid last year to and had your head handed to you... I hope you learn by next year.

You are loopy, I predicted playoffs with Carter at the helm. Once he was cut we were in a spiral. By time we didn't make Law trade and said Oops at RCB I wrote off season pre Minny - go to the tape....


Again - what do you predict this year?

[MichaelWinicki]

Originally Posted by Nors

You are loopy, I predicted playoffs with Carter at the helm. Once he was cut we were in a spiral. By time we didn't make Law trade and said Oops at RCB I wrote off season pre Minny - go to the tape....


Again - what do you predict this year?

At the moment-- without considering the draft 8-8.

[Nors]

Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

At the moment-- without considering the draft 8-8.

I'll take the Over! 8-8 that is.

11-5 and pushing Eagles in East.